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How to thin, paint and clean Tamiya LP lacquer series of paint (quick ,easy and simple.) 

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@brettpeacock9116
@brettpeacock9116 3 года назад
The new Tamiya Lacquer Thinner with Retarder is the functional equivalent of the Mr Color Levelling Thinner. Plus they have also released a small, 40 ml bottle labelled as "Paint Retarder - Lacquer", which, I understand is the Retarder agent in a small bottle, which you can add a small amount (say 5-10 ml to any Lacquer thinner and change it to the "Levelling" or "Retarder" type of Lacquer thinner. The Tamiya lacquers in the bottle are already close to airbrush thin, much more so than the Mr Color range, which are quite thick in the bottle. This is the only drawback to the paints, as they will not last as long being thinned already. They are, indeed, Great model paints and I have been using them for some months after they turned up in the LH stores inAuckland over a year ago.
@digbysirchickentf2315
@digbysirchickentf2315 3 года назад
Of the gloss range, I've only tried the white gloss and mine was very thick, all my other non-gloss ones are thin enough but you need the retarder for brush painting.
@statoilbensin2190
@statoilbensin2190 3 года назад
Wonder what will work best with Tamiya alchol based acrylic, ak real colors and mr aqueous mr leveling thinner or tamiya lacquer thinner retarder type.
@benmorgan6433
@benmorgan6433 3 года назад
I find this channel so wholesome for some reason. Love having these on in the background while I paint
@archerry6457
@archerry6457 3 года назад
Wholesome is exactly the right word 👍👏
@michaeltiedt6376
@michaeltiedt6376 3 года назад
Tamiya recommends a paint/thinner ratio from 1/1 up to 1/2. I always use 1/1 and it's a pleasure to work with. You can get much more spraypaint out of one jar....
@CoopyDiaz
@CoopyDiaz 3 года назад
I may be oversimplifying and not everyone will agree but here are some pros and cons and answers to commonly asked questions regarding the lacquer paints. Bear in mind that I mostly build vintage large scale Motorsport automobile kits. : Pros: much harder finish. The finish is Rock hard when tapping with your finger, as opposed to the spongy/tacky feeling of say Testors enamel paints. Dries very quickly. In minutes you are ready for your second coat and even masking. More durable. Finish stands up to handling better than acrylic which I have found can scrape off. Stands up well to weathering with different solvent based paints like enamel washes, oil paints, etc. Cons: smell. The vapors are very strong. These paints should be used in a well ventilated area and preferably in a spray booth. The user should consider wearing a mask or respirator. Hand painting is challenging Cannot be cleaned with water. Needs to be cleaned with lacquer thinner (I use big box store lacquer thinner for cleaning only. I use dedicated hobby grade thinner for paint thinning). Wild cards: availability. Lacquer paints are harder to come by in the US. Model Master had a line of lacquer paints but they are no longer available. I’m very excited that tamiya LP will soon be available. Expense: so far I see the cost is very similar to acrylic. Manufacturer variability: I trust tamiya and gunze mr. color paints. They are specifically designed for models. However some commercially available LP paints may be too “hot” and require special attention when using (automotive grade Duplicolor as an example). I highly recommend testing lacquer paints on scrap plastic or an old model before committing to your build. Spray technique: multiple light coats is preferred to help avoid orange peel, runs, and “crazing”. Thinning: I thin 1:1. The solvent tends to evaporate so you may need to add more thinner if you are painting for an extended period of time. Color options: so far I have seen that acrylics are offered in much more color options than lacquer. I get dizzy just looking at all the choices for Vallejo. Having said that I find that I use the same 10 or so lacquer paints for everything except the body. Priming: I prime everything using tamiya fine white or gray primer rattle cans. I don’t know how well lacquer paints would work without priming.
@Panzermeister36
@Panzermeister36 3 года назад
This is a good intro on the Tamiya Lacquer Paintos, but I have one important comment: Using that meaningless lip in the bottle to gauge how much thinner required is a bad idea. First of all, Tamiya paints are known to be inconsistent. You can get slightly different colours between bottles, as well as different volumes of paint. Therefore, thinning to that level will not always provide the same thinning ratio. Second of all, you need to thin Tamiya acrylics and LPs more than that. That ratio is at best 50/50. This is going to put new inexperienced modelers down a path of orange peel and thick applications...just poor pebbly surface finish. You should always thin Tamiya paint at least 60 to 70% thinner, and even more if you're doing camouflage work. This will give a much more smooth application, and allow the finish to be built up in 2 or 3 passes as it should be done. Third of all, pre-thinning your paints with a specific thinner makes it impossible for people to try out other thinners with their paints that are superior like Mr Color Lacquer Thinner. That's the best thinner for these lacquer paints, so I wouldn't recommend kneecapping all your bottles before you've discovered all the options. This hobby involves experimentation and learning, so that should be left open. Last of all, Tamiya LPs are really are actually quite useful for drybrushing in certain applications (contrasting with Tamiya acrylics) so once again, pre-thinning the bottles destroys this option.
@grooveholmes79
@grooveholmes79 3 года назад
i dont find that to me true and all. I find them very consistent
@Panzermeister36
@Panzermeister36 3 года назад
@@grooveholmes79 now that I've pointed it out, you'll start to notice it.
@grooveholmes79
@grooveholmes79 3 года назад
@@Panzermeister36 i doubt it
@johnathananderson4922
@johnathananderson4922 3 года назад
Man I wish I never did what he is suggesting with my Tamiya paints when I first started airbrushing. Andy also made a video a while back thinning Tamiya paints in the jar with X20a. You lose so much control/experimentation when pre-thinning the paint in the jar. On top of that my surface finishes would be terrible.
@iandevecchis8938
@iandevecchis8938 3 года назад
These are available in the UK. I bought some recently and have tired them out on some scrap plastic card. I recommend wearing a mask and have plenty of ventilation when using these paints. They smell really strong.
@gregorall9779
@gregorall9779 Год назад
A gentleman who works at the hobby store I frequent suggested putting a couple bb's in each jar of paint and I gotta say that it does a great job of mixing the paint when I shake it.
@egyeneskifli7808
@egyeneskifli7808 3 года назад
Well, this video is two birds with one stone. Most of the people don't grasp the importance of proper lighting. You showed everybody how a lightsource can distort the perception of color! (I can say you shed some light on it.) A HUGE up for this! I hope people learn from it. I had problems with lamps in the past (especially with mainstream (even expensive, but mainstream) LED lamps). There were more than one case when I was forced to repaint a model because originally painted in the light of a bad lamp. The Sun judged those paintjobs harshly. BTW: just another fine paint series from Tamiya. They again supply us with great products, which you can rely. And they won't change it from time to time, because they don't know what they do. No, they started the development years before the product hit the market. So the final product is already exquisite.
@moendopi5430
@moendopi5430 3 года назад
If LP paints ever come to my Hobbytown, I'll certainly be giving them a try. One thing I found with the metallic paints is in addition to shaking them, I like to just use a toothpick to get all that pigment mixed up. For the longest time I hated flat aluminium and titanium gold and silver because they were so thing and terrible. I mixed em up with a toothpick and man, so much had settled that wouldn't mix up just by shaking.
@beckersmodels
@beckersmodels 3 года назад
I would say this should be titled "How to thin, paint and clean Tamiya LP series, but only when requiring a very basic finish, and at great expense" Why expense? Well since you're using Tamiya brand thinner and cleaner, when there's cheaper, better alternatives (aka Mr Levelling Thinner and hardware store lacquer thinner as a cleaner respectively) and because by filling up your jars, your paint won't last as long and you can't adjust your paint mix later on for finer camouflage or detailed painting and need to buy another jar, aka you'll need multiple pots of paint. I would suggest to modellers that they should mix your paint according to your own specific conditions (airbrush type/needle size, opacity and coverage required for the particular task, temperature/humidity at your workbench etc). While this seems complicated, it will only take at most a few sessions at the bench using some paint samples and changing your PSI on the compressor, playing around with mixing ratios, trying different media (e.g primed and unprimed plastic, etc) so that it suits you. Also invest in some pipettes, a good stirring stick (Tamiya makes a great one), and some tattoo ink cups for mixing and thinning paint OUTSIDE the airbrush. This is all part of airbrush discipline, and I don't think this magic bullet or one size fits all mixing ratio is sound advice for all modellers. Cheers, Chris
@Panzermeister36
@Panzermeister36 3 года назад
Yep. Nailed it. I need not say any more :)
@danzo5521
@danzo5521 3 года назад
Would you recommend purchasing mr. color paints instead? I am planning to transition to lacquers in the near future
@wgiraud9376
@wgiraud9376 3 года назад
Thanks Andy. Very helpful review. There were, however, two pieces of information I was especially looking for that you didn't cover: odor and toxicity.
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
They do have a much stronger smell and should be done with lots of ventilation.
@howardharaway2259
@howardharaway2259 Год назад
I WISH Tamiya would replicate the Testors Metalizer line up. Anyway, I just picked up 10 bottles of Tamiya bottle Lacquer paints. They have AWESOME colors, especially the Pearl White. I am gonna shoot a 67 Mustang Fastback . I hope I pick up the hang of using this paint. I'm tired of my mediocre paint jobs. I wanna take the next step. ULTRA HIGH GLOSS finish. HEY, thanks for the review / tutorial.
@bigbuild9993
@bigbuild9993 Год назад
Andy, thanks heaps for the tip re the thinner ratio, it’s perfect. This is my first time with the Tamiya lacquer paints, they do go on very smooth.
@the51project
@the51project Год назад
I'm just getting back into military model making after 50 years, and see it's a game of fit and paint finish now. I bought a paint booth / paint mask and the safety/smell isn't an issue. Would you recommend going straight to LP range over the acrylic tamiya range (I want to do the best paint job I can). All aircraft/armour (military stuff).
@DaveWrightKB9MNM
@DaveWrightKB9MNM Год назад
So I just started using the LP paints, wasnt real thrilled with them, at first, and then I came across your video. I'm doing a Ferrari F310B and the engine cover came out all rough, so I sanded it down and ended up using Rustoleum Apple Red. I think had I watched this prior to starting it, I think it would have turned out better. I tested a couple of small pieces with the LP and the trick, I found, to get the gloss is to put it on heavy. More testing to do but I think I got it!
@tcandle695
@tcandle695 Год назад
Nice paints. The sparkling silver is so nice but I noticed that it scratches very easily. It needs a clear coat to protect it. Tamiya LP has a clear gloss and a clear flat For cleaning the airbrush I use cheap hardware store lacquer thinner or Acetone.
@BSGNUT
@BSGNUT 3 года назад
I can't wait until these Tamiya LP's hit the US! I have been waiting for them for a long time! I personally think lacquers are much easier to work with than any other type of paint (airbrush-wise). I have used lacquers throughout my entire hobby and model life and I've always used them as a professional model builder. IMO, they are easier to clean through airbrushes than water based acrylics because of their dissolve properties. I know they are a lot more toxic and much care and proper gloves and respiratory devices must always be used but, lacquers are just industrial strength, vibrant and ultra smooth. I just wish Mr. Hobby would be more willing to conform to US OSHA requirements so their Mr. Color lacquer based paints can be a lot more readily available here.
@pekkatorkell7242
@pekkatorkell7242 3 года назад
Thanks for the great tutorial! Really helpful, no more trying to find correct mix. And what I'v found out you could get really glossy surface even whitout clear cote on solid colors. But mica etc metallic shade needs little cleat cote on them.
@MisterHampshire
@MisterHampshire 3 года назад
This new range is a revelation. I was dubious I admit, but I am won over. They are best sprayed I have to say, no question. Small areas can be brushed, but personally speaking, I'd avoid that. Properly thinned, the colours I have thus far tried go down beautifully and dry rapidly to a gorgeous silky smooth finish. The Sparkling Silver, I have found, although still a little way off, is heading towards a natural metal finish My only quibble is that, like Tamiya's acrylics, the colour range is far too small.
@johnrettig1880
@johnrettig1880 3 года назад
Thanks to the Bone Heads in Cal oil and petroleum enamel based paints have been outlawed on the excuse of health and safety reasons . I discovered that Testers was one of the first to start the switch over to acrylic based paints . Lucky Tamiya has always had acrylic based paints although I had to go over the work that I had done . This started with a base coat of acrylic primer after gently ruffing the enamel finish .
@falken_gt4
@falken_gt4 3 года назад
Thanks for the quick vid, just bought some to do a couple of Tamiya 1/24 scale cars. Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@grooveholmes79
@grooveholmes79 3 года назад
I can't wait for these to come out. They are excellent quality!
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 3 года назад
Nice video Andy....... Thanks for sharing!! 👍👍👍👍👍
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 3 года назад
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters (still watching) You always do a good job with your videos!
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
​@@THROTTLEPOWER Thank you I try to make it easy to do.
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 3 года назад
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters You do, and what's really nice about it is, you seem to be a natural at it!!
@ericbadia5
@ericbadia5 3 года назад
Hi Andy! Thanks for sharing this 'how to' lacquer paints. The tips you said are very useful. I will give them a try. Until now I used regular Tamiya's Acrylic-Lacquer paints and some AK Real Colors as well as Gunze Mr. Color. Hope everything is fine in Arizona. Stay safe!
@jefftuttle7890
@jefftuttle7890 3 года назад
Looking forward to using these in the near future hopefully. Thanks for sharing and take care.
@lanesteele240
@lanesteele240 3 года назад
Great news. I hate having to decan the can stuff because the pigment pull back on lighter colors like red any yellow.
@ceadeus1178
@ceadeus1178 3 года назад
The proper ratio for lacquer is paint 1:1.5 thinner also use Mr. Leveling thinner it is much better!
@BolexH8
@BolexH8 3 года назад
There's no single proper ratio for lacquer paint. It depends on the paint and what you're doing. MRP lacquers don't need to be thinned at all, for example, although you can if the task calls for it.
@ceadeus1178
@ceadeus1178 3 года назад
@@BolexH8 MRP I don’t think we have that in Asia
@Panzermeister36
@Panzermeister36 3 года назад
There is no one single ratio for all acrylic paints but what OP said is correct for Tamiya LP
@BolexH8
@BolexH8 3 года назад
@@ceadeus1178 Mr. Leveling Thinner is a GSI/Creos Mr. Hobby product made in Japan. But I think you're right about Mr. Paint which is from Slovakia.
@ceadeus1178
@ceadeus1178 3 года назад
@@BolexH8 Yup since Mr hobby is ez to get here in Asia
@chexquest87
@chexquest87 3 года назад
thanks for the video andy. I have been looking at these but was unclear as to what their purpose was. Have been using tamiya acrylics and lately mission models acrylics which I love!
@donfrandsen7778
@donfrandsen7778 3 года назад
Hey Andy thx for techs and tips , right on. My choice is the acrylic Tamiyas my fav. But you made a great video And experimenting with the lacquer's Well done Andy!!! Cheers Always love your vids and apperciate you!!!
@CoopyDiaz
@CoopyDiaz 3 года назад
I’ve been waiting for tamiya LP for forever to arrive In the US. When will they be available for purchase in your store?
@OZCARPER
@OZCARPER 3 года назад
The silvers are super smooth, ideal for their candy coats
@OZCARPER
@OZCARPER 3 года назад
Been using it for a while....1ml paint to 2ml thinner with retarder. Goes on well. Same for clear coat.
@stephenharrington528
@stephenharrington528 3 года назад
Very informative video and useful information about this product thanks Andy Steve 🇬🇧
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@sonny_z900
@sonny_z900 3 года назад
Sweet, I've been slowly collecting all the LP paints now. I'm skipping the military colors. I've got all X and XF paints as well. I'm getting the LP's from another country. Thanks for the mixing tip.
@richardpacheco6341
@richardpacheco6341 3 года назад
Where are you getting them from, I've seen these for quite sometime, they just haven't been available.
@sonny_z900
@sonny_z900 3 года назад
@@richardpacheco6341 I'm in Europe and get them from superhobby, they're based in Poland. Good prices and cheap shipping
@michaelricks1618
@michaelricks1618 3 года назад
Very useful info very clearly stated. Thanks so much for sharing.
@PirateWorld1
@PirateWorld1 3 года назад
Thank you for this video
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
Thank you for watching.
@grahamlamming1128
@grahamlamming1128 2 года назад
You say you're getting a colour cast from your filming lights.? You should get lamps that have a colour temperature of 5000 degrees kelvin. This is equivalent to daylight at midday giving a true colour rendition. Hope you don't mind me saying. Even so, your videos are excellent and thank you very much. Best wishes, Graham.
@richardcraig5608
@richardcraig5608 3 года назад
Hi Andy ,, got a few of these LP colors and I agree they are great ... I also agree that tamiya's airbrush cleaner works great , just make sure to warn people that the product needs to be very well ventilated .. That stuff is strong .. I actually use it instead of Tamiya's extra thin glue ... Yes it glues styrene!! . Something to think about when cleaning your airbrush.
@starscream8163
@starscream8163 2 года назад
Using the Tamiya Lacquer Thinner to remove some unwanted paint Toys works but I hope it doesn't break when removing a lot.
@MGB-learning
@MGB-learning 3 года назад
Outstanding video and presentation.
@calvin14888
@calvin14888 3 года назад
Your ratio is good but you may get more out of it from my experience with Tamiya lacquer is 1:1 or 1:1.2 Mr hobby Leveling thinner. 15-20Psi
@garyparker2969
@garyparker2969 3 года назад
Cooolll Stuff Andy, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.
@dusanbolek8004
@dusanbolek8004 3 года назад
Here where I live we have these Tamiya lacquers available for quite some time and I have personally used them and they really do work well. However, they share the same problem as Tamiya enamels and that is they do have quality, but not quantity. The range of available Tamiya paints is questionable at best when compared to their competitors. It happens again and again when I'm checking needed paints for some Tamiya kit I have just bought and even though that kit has been around for ages and is nothing special just some very well known and common WWII plane or armored vehicle, still in the attached paint guide you find that all main camo colors must be mixed and some of them even from three or even more paints. That's when I say: "not again" to myself and open Gunze paints catalog. Asking from us - very mediocre modelers to mix main colors for even very mainstream paint schemes from three or even four colors is ridiculous and that's why I'm mostly using Gunze these days despite Tamiya paints having an overall higher quality.
@brianczobat1777
@brianczobat1777 3 года назад
First, I enjoy you videos. I have a couple of questions. One, I’m wanting to know your needle sizes in your guns. You only said fine and average coverage. Two, I’d like to see how much thinner you use to mix up their gloss clear your showed at the beginning and seeing it sprayed over the paint you laid down on those cards. To see how nice their lacquer gloss lays down.
@skyline840
@skyline840 Год назад
I noticed that you dropped lacquer thinner straight into the bottle of paint? Does that mean it won't need thinning in the future?
@barbatosrex9473
@barbatosrex9473 3 года назад
When will these be here in the US? From what I understand they're available in every country including Canada except the US
@danmeehan1390
@danmeehan1390 3 года назад
Looks good for no Primer
@OnnoWeeda
@OnnoWeeda 2 месяца назад
Thanks for the video! Which needle do you use?
@gersonsalcedo3227
@gersonsalcedo3227 11 месяцев назад
Hey Andy. Great video. I have a doubt between the clear gloss X-22 and the LP-9. Any insights? Thanks 😊
@joeynuggetz
@joeynuggetz 2 года назад
Have you found that different colors have different consistencies or thicknesses? I only have a few colors in this line but I must say that the consistency of the paints appears to be similar between colors and on the thin side but without owning them all, I can't say whether I would be comfortable just using the inside rim for every single paint.
@joeshmoe9978
@joeshmoe9978 3 года назад
What Is the advantage of lacquer paint over acrylic paint?
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
Lacquer dries very fast and is a harder more durable surface. plus they are coming out with a bunch of colors only available in Lacquer.
@CafeenMan
@CafeenMan 3 года назад
If it's real lacquer and not some hobby version they're calling lacquer but really isn't then it's like Andy said - they're more durable. They will polish to a very high gloss if that's what you want. I think the most compelling reason to use lacquer is that it will bite into the plastic more than enamel or acrylic. Acrylics easily chip off plastic. Enamels do a lot better the bond is still far less than lacquer. Before you try any of the following ALWAYS test so you don't ruin your model. I haven't see this stuff so this info could be totally wrong. I'm talking about actual lacquer paint. If the Tamiya stuff isn't then nothing that follows will apply. Lacquers impervious to mineral spirits (white spirits) and other thinners used to thin oil base paints. such as enamel, and oil paint as long as the thinner doesn't have acetone, MEK or other solvents that break down lacquer. So you can use washes made with mineral spirits and turpentine. Same goes for acrylics. Lacquer is impervious to water, alcohol and all that type of thing.
@PeteCourtier
@PeteCourtier 3 года назад
@@CafeenMan you don’t get tip drying either.
@pushinpeter307
@pushinpeter307 3 года назад
This is ok but I highly recommend using the Tamiya lacquer thinner with retarder or Mr Hobby self leveling thinner instead. You need to use a lot more of the regular thinner (1:1 or 1:2 with the regular tamiya lacquer thinner) if you go that route
@kevinderose5790
@kevinderose5790 7 месяцев назад
Which tip were you using on your airbrush? Mine has 3 different ones.
@kyllerkill
@kyllerkill 3 года назад
All lacquer paint should be thinned at a ratio of 1:1.5. Comes out perfect every time.
@cobusprinsloo
@cobusprinsloo 11 месяцев назад
How do you determine from this LP series which is flat and which is gloss?
@lenlomas326
@lenlomas326 3 года назад
Hi Andy, i am just getting into airbrushing Tamiya paints and i was wondering if you would tell me how to thin Tamiya XF86 flat clear with Tamiya X-20A. Is it 2 part flat clear to 1 part thinner the same as XF paint and with the same air pressure between 15 - 20 psi. Keep up the brilliant videos. They are so informative. Len.
@chipblock2854
@chipblock2854 3 года назад
I may have missed something, but can you brush paint with the new LP paints? Thanks. Great video. Thanks for the info.
@masemodelassembling
@masemodelassembling 3 года назад
Interesting video about how to use lacquer paints from tamiya, and can be lacquer thinner use with tamiya acryl color or other like ak,gunze?
@Octabust
@Octabust 3 года назад
Hello from Europe :)
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
Hello , thanks for watching stay safe
@cocobill2222
@cocobill2222 Год назад
Questione, Better 1 thinner 2color. Or 1/1.thanks
@johan-erikjohannesson2796
@johan-erikjohannesson2796 2 года назад
I have a problem with weathering my models. I'm new to modelling and first tried to use washes and such on the matt colour, but the wash adhered very quickly and became impossible to remove any excess or to fix details of pin wash. So, I figured I needed a lacquer to cover the colour and since I brush my paint using Tamiya XF colours I bought Tamiya clear lacquer paint hoping that brushing a few covers over the paint would make adding washes and panel lines easier. Howver, to my horror the Tamiya lacquer paint started to dissolve the Tamiya XF paint whereby I wonder what I am doing wrong? I didn't dilute the lacquer since I am using a brush. Is it necessary still do add thinner to the lacquer paint even when using a brush?
@MrWatercooled
@MrWatercooled Год назад
Yes I would definitely thin the lacquer even when brushing. It lays down a lot nicer. You should also thin the acrylic before brushing. As you have found out already, you shouldn't put lacquer paint over acrylic as it will dissolve it. You should paint lacquer, then acrylic, then enamel for best results with Tamiya paints. Hope this helps a bit.
@danigross98
@danigross98 3 года назад
I'm wondering what clear coat to use on these colours, as i am completely new to using other paints than waterbased acrylics (Aqua Color by Revell) . I assume i can use the lp-9 by tamiya, but what other types of clear varnishes would be compatible? Thanks a lot for any advice :)
@statoilbensin2190
@statoilbensin2190 3 года назад
I belive you can use any type you want. An acrylic clear coat for instance is weaker as a chemical and would not interact badly with lacquer. Mr hobby have clear coats on sprays they are called mr top coat, I have used them over tamiya lacquer with great results. They are availeble in gloss, semi gloss and flat, only negative thing about them is that they are only around 80 ml witch is quite small for a spray can.
@ralhmcc47
@ralhmcc47 3 года назад
nice info video how about a video that shows in what order to paint such as Primer base coat? clear decals wearthing clear? Zdid I make my self clear enough
@loo_ping
@loo_ping 3 года назад
thank you for this video unfortunately the lp-colors don't seem to be compatible with the tamiya / vallejo / revell - acrylic colors, wanted to use LP-9 (gloss clear) as a finish over the acrylic paints, the result was that the acrylic paints threw bubbles or were cracked :( the acrylic paints were definitely hardened because they had been sprayed weeks beforehand ... greetings from germany :)
@MT-pk6mt
@MT-pk6mt 3 года назад
Thanks for all your videos keep up the good work, Question: How do know which is Gloss and which is Flat in LP range?
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
I have not found a break down , i was going by the color name , hopefully they create a list
@vadymvorobyov5913
@vadymvorobyov5913 3 года назад
I'm building a 3D printed plastic 1/16 RC tank and I'm wondering if I can use Tamiya XF acrylic paints (round bottle) for the lower hull, or should I use LP instead. Will LP have a significant difference against XF series in terms of protection from scratches, paint durability ?
@lesthiele4921
@lesthiele4921 3 года назад
Hi Andy, that seems to be a great paint, I will still keep with the acrylics, so I can paint i side, did yoh use a extraction fan or booth? Best regards from Australia.
@scottgray442
@scottgray442 2 года назад
Hello Andy, ive been watching your stuff and got my self an airbrush. Im really enjoying my new hobby so thank you. Ive been painting a few tanks and used your techniques which are turning out great. However i want to try weathering them now. So what is it you use to seal your model before moving on to the weathering?
@statoilbensin2190
@statoilbensin2190 2 года назад
He uses testors dull coat, the lacquer version in a spray can and not the enamel version in a jar. You can get the lacquer version in a jar for airbrushing but it must be thinned. I think the Tamiya lacquer thinner or Mr color thinner/leveling thinner will work.
@eltolent9900
@eltolent9900 3 года назад
Hey andy, what's the difference between the black labels and the white labels? Does it have something to do with what primer base should be used with it?
@arievanduijn9778
@arievanduijn9778 2 года назад
Hi Andy, great review. Does the pre thinning affect the shelf life of the paint?
@brad727
@brad727 3 года назад
Hi, nice video! Liked and subbed. Do you recommend using the same thinning method if you're going to be painting with a normal paintbrush? Also, does Tamiya brand lacquer thinner have to be used, or can you use a generic brand? Thanks!
@stefanolsson1895
@stefanolsson1895 3 года назад
Hi Andy! ThanX for the review! In Sweden we can buy the LP-serie. I have bought a few jars but if I don´t want to thin an whole jar can You please give an ratio for 10 drops of color, please?
@vmoney9106
@vmoney9106 3 года назад
Thin it at least 50/50 ,but closer to 60/40 thinner to paint, and spray around 15 psi (depending on your airbrush) and close to your model. Make sure to experiment with your airbrush before spraying it on your model. The ratio in the video leaves the paint still much too thick imho.
@koofdome
@koofdome Год назад
I've heard to never put thinner directly into the bottle because it degrades the paint over time and will destroy the bonding agents and whatnot. I've always always been taught to thin into specific "dosages" you will be using... unless you plan to use the entire bottle in the very near future. Hmmmm.
@robchallis2423
@robchallis2423 3 года назад
Hi Excellent Can one use an acrylic primer with the LP paints? Thank you and regards, Rob from UK
@philippsievers1155
@philippsievers1155 3 года назад
Is there a video about how to thin and paint using brushs with regular acryl?
@tomhorn7123
@tomhorn7123 2 года назад
Do you spray the lacquer directly on the plastic or prime first? If so, what primer is recommended?
@luisspinetta3198
@luisspinetta3198 3 года назад
did you have any picture/video using pearl blue tamiya color?
@letsgobrandon5814
@letsgobrandon5814 3 года назад
I'll stick with tamiya acrylics using rubbing alcohol to thin it out before I spray my kits. All German, Soviet, Russian and American armor. Easy to clean up just using rubbing alcohol also. doesn't stink up the house with toxic enamel paint smell !
@PeteCourtier
@PeteCourtier 3 года назад
Use lacquer thinners in your Tamiya acrylic. Beautiful finish.
@ONLY1SUB
@ONLY1SUB 2 года назад
HELP MAN. How do you apply the Tamiya TS-13 Clear over Tamiya Lacquer LP-41 Mica blue. Please explain when its time to clear coat a model car kit after painting it with the LP-41 Mica blue. Ive heard some say apply 2 mists coats and 2 wet coats 15 minutes in between each and directly after final coat of the MICA Blue. I tried this and failed. Then I heard wait 14 days to fully gas out and then apply the Tamiya TS-13 What is the proper way to clear coat over lacquer paint? I do model car kits please help
@martinslovak6094
@martinslovak6094 3 года назад
Can you paint thin lines with these (and I mean thin aka 0,5mm or less) thinned as you did?
@nordicmaelstrom4714
@nordicmaelstrom4714 3 года назад
Hey Andy are you by chance able to get kits in for customers on your website if you do not have it in your store?
@AllScaleModelling
@AllScaleModelling 3 года назад
Would lacquer paints be more advised if i wanted a smoother finish on my car models? Thanks for the video and hope your well.
@CoopyDiaz
@CoopyDiaz 3 года назад
I use lacquer paints specifically because I build mostly Motorsport autos. They do give a smooth finish when spray painted. And yiu can buff them after adding clear coat for a very smooth glossy Finish. Disclaimer: I was so disappointed with my results using acrylic after re-entering the hobby that I have not spray painted a car body with acrylic and clear coat. I assume some modelers have with good results. Using 2k clear coat will give the hardest glossiest finish but they are not easy to use.
@giannipolini2544
@giannipolini2544 11 месяцев назад
Did you have problem with the airbrush rubber sealer? Lacquer melts plastic
@Snavels
@Snavels 6 месяцев назад
No this kind of Model laquer paint is formulated in a way that it will not attack plastics, because then it would make for a pretty poor hobby paint (you wouldn't want to use a product that will destroy what it's meant to be used on) Can speak from experience, this paint will not destroy your models, and it will not melt your airbrush parts
@howardharaway2259
@howardharaway2259 2 года назад
I just invested in 7 bottles. I am still lost without Testors Model Masters paint, especially the metalizer line. Does anyone know what can replace metalizer paints ? I been looking at ALCLAD but thats acrylic
@nucollector5597
@nucollector5597 3 года назад
That’s for the great video. Just subscribed 🤙🏽
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
Thanks for the sub!
@nucollector5597
@nucollector5597 3 года назад
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters thanks for the tips 🤙🏽
@gorrammit
@gorrammit 2 года назад
Could you use Mr Color thinner with this paint?
@rustlerhustler33
@rustlerhustler33 3 года назад
Can you tell me the ratio please how much thinner to paint ...1.1 2.1 3.1 ????? Please info needed
@oldtown6240
@oldtown6240 3 года назад
Thank you.
@grooveholmes79
@grooveholmes79 3 года назад
Any idea when they will be available in the US?
@bobjohnson5218
@bobjohnson5218 Год назад
How long would you wait for additional coats?
@aspmos
@aspmos 3 года назад
Can anyone compare these colors to lacquer based MrColor. I only need some basic colors so I don't really care about the perfect hue. I have allready a bottle of MrLevelling Thinner.
@junaustria0119
@junaustria0119 3 года назад
Nice review Andy. Do you shipped worldwide?
@Sub5_77
@Sub5_77 3 года назад
I bought x-20a...
@Youcanbuildmodels
@Youcanbuildmodels 3 года назад
They're not discontinuing any of the acrylic colors are they?
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
No Just another series
@johnrettig1880
@johnrettig1880 3 года назад
No ... Only enamel based paints Thanks to the Bone Heads in Cali . They've outlawed oil and petroleum based paints . Testers was the first one to discontinue their oil enamel paint . Their changing to acrylic based paints . So if a company does not already have acrylic based paints it's going to be some time before everything's switched over
@franktozier3184
@franktozier3184 3 года назад
Looks good but how bad is the smell?
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
It is strong and best to use in very well ventilated area
@Ben-fk9ey
@Ben-fk9ey 3 года назад
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters I think that's something you need to highlight straight away for beginners. I've only used acrilic paint like Army Painter and fancied using some lacquer ones. Knowing that they stank, were highly toxic and needed to be used in a well ventilated room would have been really nice to know before purchasing them...
@burntbybrighteyes
@burntbybrighteyes 3 года назад
I have a bit of a stupid question but maybe someone can help me. I'm relatively new to airbrushing but I feel with every type of paint and no matter how I thin it that I get speckling. It's not too bad but it just always speckles even if I thin the colour so much that it's too thin. I bought a good airbrush so that can't be it. Is it possible that the compressor is the problem. It's a cheap, tiny one from the Revell basic set because I had that and I don't have much space for a bigger one.
@MahkReeProductions
@MahkReeProductions 3 года назад
What PSI are you running? If you've properly thinned the paint, and you're still having speckling, you could have too low of PSI. I have been airbrushing for only about 6 months myself, so I am far from an expert, but remember that PSI in your compressor is a key variable in successful airbrushing. Lower PSI needs more thin paint, higher PSI needs more thick paint (someone correct me if i'm wrong) I usually run my compressor at 18 PSI with no issues as long as I thin paint properly. If I am doing some really detailed camo, I will lower PSI to 10, and thin the paint more. Hope this helps.
@burntbybrighteyes
@burntbybrighteyes 3 года назад
@@MahkReeProductions thanks Mark. That’s what I was suspecting. Well my compressor only has 3 setting that are like high,medium,low pressure but I don’t really know the number of psi. Well I guess I have to get a better compressor at some point.
@MahkReeProductions
@MahkReeProductions 3 года назад
@@burntbybrighteyes That's interesting you can't adjust PSI. Perhaps you could try medium and just try different thicknesses of paint until you find the one that works with your compressor settings. There are PSI gauges online you can buy to find out the PSI.
@burntbybrighteyes
@burntbybrighteyes 3 года назад
@@MahkReeProductions I will try that. Thank you.
@trosper912
@trosper912 3 года назад
What pressure are you running with this ratio?
@roberthenderson2580
@roberthenderson2580 3 года назад
Andy, any idea how Tamiya panel liner works with the LP?
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters
@AndysHobbyHeadquarters 3 года назад
yes it works fine with it.
@samuelvasquez8170
@samuelvasquez8170 3 года назад
Did you prime before painting?
@tjuan7
@tjuan7 3 года назад
Anyway to pre-order these paints?
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